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Australian actor Rebel Wilson appeared in Sydney court on Monday as producers of her 2024 musical comedy 'The Deb' sued her for allegedly sabotaging the film's release. The producers claim Wilson's social media posts and actions caused financial and reputational damage, while Wilson counters with allegations of theft and misconduct by the production team.
A Sydney court dismissed Charlotte MacInnes’s defamation case against Rebel Wilson, ruling that posts alleging MacInnes had changed her story about a bath incident involving a film producer were not defamatory; MacInnes was ordered to pay Wilson’s costs.
An Australian court cleared Rebel Wilson of defamation claims brought by Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts related to The Deb, ruling that MacInnes’ assertion that she changed her story was not defamatory and that the posts likely caused no harm; MacInnes was ordered to pay Wilson’s legal costs.
Australia’s Federal Court ruled in Rebel Wilson’s favor, dismissing Charlotte MacInnes’s defamation and breach-of-confidence claims over four Instagram posts about a Bondi bath incident linked to Wilson’s film The Deb; only one meaning— that MacInnes had changed her story—was conveyed and deemed not defamatory; the court found no proven serious harm and that Wilson’s account was substantially true, with MacInnes and Ghost described as unreliable historians; Wilson was awarded costs and the separate The Deb disputes remain distinct.
A Sydney court ruled Rebel Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes in Instagram posts linked to allegations about The Deb producer Amanda Ghost; Justice Elizabeth Raper found MacInnes had changed her story and Wilson’s posts were not likely to cause serious harm. Wilson welcomed the ruling as the case concludes, though related LA lawsuits over writing credits continue. The Deb’s U.S. digital release is set for August 25, and Wilson’s next film, Girl Group, will premiere at TIFF.
An Australian judge dismissed most of Charlotte MacInnes's defamation claims against Rebel Wilson over Instagram posts alleging misrepresentation of harassment on set for the film The Deb, with only one claim (MacInnes changing her story about being uncomfortable) found defamatory; the case was dismissed and MacInnes must pay costs. Separate defamation actions involving producer Amanda Ghost remain unresolved, and Wilson has prior defamation wins, including a 2017 Bauer Media case.
In a Sydney defamation case over Rebel Wilson’s remarks about The Deb, Wilson is described as a “fantastical liar” in closing arguments as lead actress Charlotte MacInnes sues for damages over an alleged harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes contends Wilson’s statements harmed her reputation, while Wilson’s team argues the claims amount to a revision of history. The defense notes MacInnes’ career has advanced since the alleged backtracking of the complaint, and Justice Elizabeth Raper will deliver the verdict.
Rebel Wilson testified she did not orchestrate a Snapchat hack that leaked a nude photo of Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation over Wilson’s claims about an alleged sexual-harassment complaint against The Deb producer Amanda Ghost. The Sydney trial, overseen by Justice Elizabeth Raper, has included Wilson’s denial of the hacking claim and related social-media disputes as both sides present competing accounts.
Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes testified she had a 'very difficult' relationship with Rebel Wilson during the defamation case over Wilson's claims about The Deb producer Amanda Ghost, including disputes over a bathing incident and whether MacInnes ever complained; the courtroom drama highlights tensions on and off set as the legal battle spans Australia and the U.S.
Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation lawsuit from lead actor Charlotte MacInnes over social-media smear sites allegedly created by a crisis PR firm to attack co-producer Amanda Ghost; court evidence suggests Wilson ordered the sites, though she denies involvement. Text messages described Wilson as nuts, and the case unfolds alongside separate lawsuits and The Deb's delayed release.
Australian defamation proceedings in Sydney reveal allegations that Rebel Wilson hired a crisis PR firm to smear producer Amanda Ghost, connected to Wilson’s directorial project The Deb. Evidence cited includes websites such as amandaghostsucks.com and messages describing Wilson as “fucking nuts,” though Wilson has denied any involvement. The suit, brought by Charlotte MacInnes—the lead actress in The Deb—also touches on a 2023 Bath incident involving Ghost and MacInnes and whether MacInnes complained to Wilson. The case continues in Federal Court.
In Sydney, Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation trial brought by Charlotte MacInnes over four social media posts that allegedly smeared MacInnes as lying about a sexual harassment claim. Wilson’s team says the harassment issue was used during a dispute with film producers, while MacInnes argues the court will prove Wilson sought to portray her as a “money grabbing opportunist.” The case centers on a disputed September 2023 studio conversation, subsequent communications, and related social posts as the production of The Deb unfolds, with potential damages discussed and witnesses called as the hearing continues.
Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court to defend a defamation lawsuit brought by Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts alleging MacInnes changed her story about an incident involving The Deb producer Amanda Ghost; MacInnes says Wilson bullied her online to leverage disputes about budgets and contracts, while Wilson’s team argues the case centers on what MacInnes told Wilson and whether she later altered her account. The nine‑day hearing is being streamed on YouTube.
Rebel Wilson posted a series of Instagram Stories accusing The Deb’s UK producers—funded by billionaire Len Blavatnik—of misconduct and detailing multi‑jurisdictional lawsuits against her, including a defamation suit brought by co‑star Charlotte MacInnes, while alleging crisis PR attempts to silence her and calling out Blavatnik’s connections to the project.
Rebel Wilson is named in court papers as allegedly involved in creating smear websites targeting producers of her film The Deb, amid a defamation lawsuit; a deposition suggests a PR executive claimed Wilson wanted such sites, though her lawyers say there is no direct evidence she approved them and the claims are disputed.